Uses of Thiola:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Thiola?

If you have an allergy to tiopronin or any other part of Thiola (tiopronin).

If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what
signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Thiola (tiopronin).

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Thiola (tiopronin).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check
to make sure that it is safe for you to take Thiola (tiopronin) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of
any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Thiola?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take Thiola (tiopronin). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.

You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.

Very bad health problems like low white blood cell counts, aplastic anemia, and other blood problems may happen with Thiola (tiopronin). Sometimes,
these health problems could be deadly. Talk with the doctor.

Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.

Have your urine checked as you have been told by your doctor.

How is this medicine (Thiola) best taken?

Use Thiola (tiopronin) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about.

Drink at least ten 10-ounce (300 mL) glasses of water each day, unless told otherwise by your doctor. Drink 2 glasses with each meal and at
bedtime. You may wake up at night to urinate; if you do, drink 2 more glasses before returning to bed.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.

If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.

Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

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What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
or throat.

Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with
passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.

Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or
tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is
very bad or that you cannot stop.

Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain.

Feeling very tired or weak.

Yellow skin or eyes.

Shortness of breath.

Muscle weakness.

Joint pain.

Swollen gland.

Any skin change.

What are some other side effects of Thiola?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical
help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

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If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Thiola?

Store at room temperature.

Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.

Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.

Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your
pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.

Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.

Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.

Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Thiola (tiopronin), please talk
with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
taken, how much, and when it happened.

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